Subject: RE: Choke lever install, Fuses, lights controls
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Jul 18, 2005, 8:04 AM
Post ID: 1719170492
Hi Charles,
It is very simple to drill the look-alike choke lever. Just measure
carefully and then drill away. Alternatively, since it does not come
with a pin, you may be able to tighten it down sufficiently to not need
a pin (but I think it will probably always want to move on you). On my
Ambo, I drilled the hole and then fabricated a little washer/pin
mechanism that works quite well. If I had to do it over, though, I'd
simply JB Weld in a short length of steel rod to act as a pin.
A fuse box is critical if you want to avoid melting all sorts of wiring,
etc. If you don't have fuses, and get a short, wires will melt and catch
fire and throw sparks and do all sorts of nasty stuff. Even if you don't
have the stock fuse box, you need to run the current through fuses. If
you don't believe me, get a 12 volt battery, and connect the positive
and negative terminals directly with 12 gauge wire. That accidentally
happened to me the other day when I was testing a light bulb...lot's of
excitement for a few seconds as I scrambled to unconnect my now-welded
leads and melted wires. :> I've been working with the Waytek company to
find a replacement fuse box that will fit in the headlight shell. I'm
still putting together the order, but will let everyone know if it works
out. I think an old Volkswagen Beetle fuse box MAY fit in the headlight
shell. At least, that's what I've heard. I've never tried it, though.
As for a handlebar switch, I really like this one:
http://www.mgcycle.com/HANDLEBARSWITCHES.HTML
120030 KS left side switch - headlight on/off/park/hi/low, horn, flash,
push to cancel turn signals - $58.95
It is nowhere close to being stock, but is infinitely easier to use and
available at a very reasonable price. If you really want the pillbox
switches, call Mark Etheridge or keep a close eye on ebay for some
crusty ones you might be able to rebuild. Regardless of which switch you
choose, I recommend using individual relays for the high and low beam
circuits (wiring diagrams for this are available in Guzziology and my
website).
Charles H wrote:
Oooopps Sorry did press something by accident on my PC and did not mean to split my message... Here are the rest of questions: 1) How difficult is it to install (drill) the look alike choke lever that MG cycle sells ??? 2) My Ambo came with some weird wiring, eventually I will have to redo it... How important is it to have a fuse box, because I think the one on my Ambo has been removed from the headlight shell... Maybe I am looking in the wrong place, please let me know 3) I need some recommandation on what (& where to buy) I can use for handlebar switches controls for my headlight and horn ??? My head + Taillight are wired thru the key switch ignition... Thanks again to all for your super helpful answers... Cheers Charles |
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
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